President Obama made some pretty bold statements in his speech last night. He proposed a number of policies that if passed would go far to help alleviate poverty and economic inequality in this nation. But did he go far enough?

Targeted tax credits do more to lift working families out of poverty than any other program in the country. On January 20, our South Side site for free tax help – one of four we’ll operate this season – will open. We’ve got set-up down to a science but we need your help!

The holiday season ends next week. Will the “holiday spirit” vanish with it? For the sake of those who’ll need our help no matter the month, I hope not. So let me share with you some of the words and work that inspire us throughout the year.

Every year – thanks to many, many dedicated volunteers – we help a few thousand low-income families access several million dollars in tax credits. Those numbers keep going up every year, because every year we have more volunteers!

Support Pittsburgh’s Hunger Fund Protect Pittsburgh’s Safety Net Come to City Council’s Public Hearing! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 10 am – Four citywide anti-hunger groups, along with their clients and supporters, will speak at the City Council Public Hearing on Monday, Nov. 30th from 10am-12pm. These groups will ask City Council for funding from the Community Development […]

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is President Obama’s extensive vision for how the government will invest in America’s future. From health care to green technology to state budgets, the legislation represents a broad effort to return the country to a position of economic stability and prosperity. Included in these efforts are […]